For immediate release Feb 22/2010

Contact: Colin Chedore, President
Ph: 705-445-9140
E - cchedore@skicanada.org
Canadian Ski Council    

This march Give your kids an unforgettable holiday and Give yourself a break!
Pick up a Grade 4 or 5 SnowPass and keep your kids entertained all March break.

March break is almost here and we all remember what it was like as a kid, when it seemed like the break would never come, and then once it was finally here it seemed like there was nothing to do! This year don't let your child spend all March break inside, pick up a 4th or 5th Grade SnowPass and get your kiddies out on the hills!

Skiing and Snowboarding are two of Canada's most exciting winter sports and a great way for your kids to have fun, and stay active with their friends. These sports are easy and safe to learn and with your child's SnowPass they'll get everything they need to become a pro!

For the low price of $16 (admin fees only) each pass contains up to three free lift ticket coupons at each of the participating ski/snowboard areas plus fantastic deals on rentals and lessons. On top of all that, your child also gets coupons for great deals on lessons and rentals at more than 30 ski/snowboard areas.And that's not all, some coupons can even be used next year - just another way we are keeping them on the hills longer!

Applying is easy and open to any child in grade 4 and 5 (or who was born in 1999-2000). Just visit us online at www.snowpass.ca, upload your child's picture, enter your payment and their proof of age, and a SnowPass will be sent straight to you. Depending on where you live in Canada, each applicant will receive either an Eastern or Western SnowPass Booklet. With over 150 different participating ski/snowboard areas across Canada 97 in the East (Ontario to Newfoundland) and 58 in the West (Manitoba to B.C) - everyone has the chance to get in on the deal!

So this year, give your child a March break they'll never forget! Give them an opportunity to discover a new sport and who knows, maybe in a few years Canada will be cheering them on for the gold!

Grade 4 and 5 SnowPass information and applications are available online at www.snowpass.ca or www.passeportdesneiges.ca. You can also pick up an application form from Grade 4 or 5 elementary school teachers and at Sport Mart, Sport Chek, Sports Experts, and Intersport stores Canada-wide.

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For more information on the grade 4 and 5 SnowPass program, contact the Canadian Ski Council, tel: 705-445-9140, e-mail: info@skicanada.org, web: www.skicanada.org